REB Podcast Network

On this episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Grace Ormsby sits down with Mathew Tiller, head of research at LJ Hooker Group, to discuss the current state of the property market through the lenses of both sales and rentals. Looking at the current rate environment, and in the midst of talks by national cabinet, the pair also unpack some of the more unconventional ways that the governme...

Grace Ormsby and Juliet Helmke chat through the latest editorial developments on this episode of REB's Secrets of the Top 100 Agents. Covering off the latest in the rent cap clash, the pair look into the potential political fallout from continued debate, before turning their attention to some lighter entertainment and reality TV, which has its own potential for pitfalls for would-be buyers. Grace...

On this episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Grace Ormsby talks to Anneke Thompson, the chief economist at CreditorWatch, to discuss the current economic climate, the role of the Reserve Bank of Australia and the future outlook for Australian property. Touching on the possibility of another rate rise by the end of the year, the duo consider the indirect impact of the unemployment rat...

On this episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Ben Hatch, the director of Harcourts Mandurah, who has been in the real estate business for 17 years. Ben shares his unique approach to training in the real estate business and how he strives to balance his career goals while making time for his family and loved ones. Not only is this important for his wellbeing,...

On this episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Juliet Helmke interviews Andrew Cumming, lead agent at Place Estate Agents, Kangaroo Point in Brisbane, about how social media helped him gain entrance into the world of luxury listings. Andrew shares how he leveraged social media, specifically TikTok, to grow his audience and increase sales success. He emphasizes the importance of persona...

On this episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, Joel Davoren, managing director at RE/MAX, sits down with host Grace Ormsby to recount his year-to-date, which includes unusually strong winter sales conditions and numbers akin to those reported during 2021's market. Joel discusses strategies for balancing network growth against the backdrop of whatever market activity may be occurring in the...

On this episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents show, Brisbane agent Will Torres, who was recently ranked as the Sunshine State's fourth best agent in REB's rankings, sat down with host Kyle Robbins to discuss the professional and personal journey that culminated in the honour. Will recounted his earlier life, which included a spell in social housing following migration onto Australian shores...

Antonia Mercorella, chief executive officer at the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ), sits down with host Grace Ormsby to paint a picture of the Sunshine State's current and future property market prospects. In today's episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents podcast, Ms Mercorella discusses how the two pandemic-interrupted years shifted the legislative and psychological expectations...

Finding the "perfect" reserve price is the dilemma of every seller, but this expert auctioneer reveals an invaluable insider approach to getting it just right. In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Grace Ormsby is joined by Jesse Davidson, chief auctioneer and director of AuctionWORKS, to talk about how his upbringing in the farming industry nurtured his passion for auctio...

REB's editorial team unite to unpack the tenuous political landscape that's currently at play across Australia. Host Grace Ormsby is joined by journalists Juliet Helmke and Kyle Robbins to recount the federal and state government developments that have taken place over the last week, most notably as they relate to the Housing Australia Future Fund and the rental crisis plaguing the nation. The tri...

Sarah Bell says data goes beyond numbers — it's a powerful tool for weaving captivating stories that allows agents to take the customer journey to a whole new level. The principal of innovation and industry at CoreLogic, and named  Innovator of the Year - Individual and Excellence Award winner at the REB awards for 2023 , sits down with Grace Ormsby to share how she leveraged her background as a r...

Achieving wellness doesn't require splitting yourself in two for work/life balance. Alex Borthwick says the secret lies in setting intentional boundaries that enable you to live life to the fullest while maximising your career potential. In this episode, the business development executive for the property management team at BresicWhitney sits down with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to discuss he...

With current cost-of-living pressures, how is the Australian property market coping? Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) president and director of dethridgeGROVES, Hayden Groves, sits down with Real Estate Business' Grace Ormsby to give a helicopter view of the Australian property market in real-time. Lending his thoughts on the latest RBA decision, the president unpacks the current state of...

Leanne Pilkington believes that when opportunity knocks on your door, it's crucial not only to answer the call but to fully maximise its potential. The chief executive and director of Laing+Simmons, and deputy president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA), sits down with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to reveal the story behind her rise to becoming the leader of REB Awards 2023's Maj...

In this special episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents podcast, host Grace Ormsby is joined by REB journalist Kyle Robbins to breakdown the key takeaways from a wild weekend at the Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC). The pair discuss some of the main talking points from the event, which included eye-opening sessions from Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon, and Caitlyn Jenner, as wel...

To maintain agility in technology and its adoption, businesses are advised to continuously embrace and apply feedback-driven insights. In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Grace Ormsby is joined by Lauren Barham, the national products and training manager for Raine & Horne, to discuss the transformative power of technology in the real estate industry over the past four ye...

In the ever-changing tides of the real estate market, Angus Graham holds firm in his belief that agents who cultivate lasting business relationships are those who are firmly anchored for success. The director at Hodges - Sandringham, who was also named REB's #10 Dealmaker in 2022, sits down with Grace Ormsby to unpack how he adopted his strategies to the ups and downs of the market over the last t...

Entering the real estate scene from a different background, Katherine Gonzalez-Cork not only stepped up to take the reins of a brand but has already become deeply entrenched in the business, forging connections with its core values and people. The chief executive of Professionals Real Estate sits down with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles, to reveal how she transitioned into the leadership role fro...

Get the inside scoop on Australia's top-ranked real estate agents from none other than coach and trainer Tom Panos. REB's managing editor, Phil Tarrant, and Real Estate Gym's Tom Panos sit down to unpack the people and the data behind the ranking that sets the standard for real estate across Australia, year after year. Alexander Phillips, Australia's number one ranked agent for the eighth year run...

Stepping beyond one's familiar pastures of comfort can feel like planting seeds on uncharted grounds. But for Lauren Croker, it was the game-changing move that led her to strike the perfect balance she had been seeking. The rural and lifestyle specialist at Elders Real Estate - Goulburn sits down with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to talk about how she grew up with "agriculture in her veins", di...

With interest rates rising across the country, the common refrain has been to compare today's single digits to the late 1980s, when mortgage holders were paying 17 per cent. But if you thought that interest rate pain was worse in those days than now, you might be mistaken. On this episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Grace Ormsby sits down with Shane Oliver, the head of investment st...

Overhauling property management takes more than just gearing up with the latest tech. For this start-up founder, reinventing the wheel requires a holistic approach. In this episode of REB's Proptech Pulse, host Grace Ormsby is joined by Mina Radhakrishnan, the co-founder of :Different to reflect on her career entrenched in "the heart of tech", how she got bitten by the "start-up bug" and discuss t...

There's still more gas in the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) rate tank if economic indicators continue the way they are going. So where to from here for Aussie borrowers? Peter White AM, the managing director of Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA), sits down with host Grace Ormsby to run through the "real" impacts of the current rising rate environment, expressing his disappointment...

In this special episode, Maria Edwards unpacks the current market conditions in the ACT and how it can rise from being the "victim of its own success" to being victorious. The chief executive of the Real Estate Institute of the ACT (REIACT) sits down with Grace Ormsby to provide insights on how the last three years have played out for the local property market before taking a closer look at the cu...

Rather than going for a "trial-and-error approach", new business owners are advised to tap into the power of a reliable brain trust that can help drive their success. In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Grace Ormsby is joined by Daniel Alexander,  the managing director of LJ Hooker Southern Gold Coast, to talk about how he made the strategic pivot from being a human reso...